STATE OF MAHARASHTRA vs VEERAPPA R. SABOJI AND ANR.

The Supreme Court held that the termination of a government servant's service by simple notice was in violation of Article 311(2) of the Constitution, as it constituted punishment without due process. The Court clarified that Rule 4(2)(iv) of the Bombay Judicial Service Recruitment Rules, 1956 does not provide for automatic confirmation after probation; rather, confirmation is contingent upon satisfactory work and available vacancies. The Court distinguished this case from State of Punjab v. Dharam Singh, emphasizing that administrative delays in confirmation do not violate Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution.